Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scathophaga stercoraria?

Posted by gardensafarinl on 14-10-2006 21:23
#1
Photographed today in my garden in Holland on poor sandy soil near a small birch and oak forest. Looks like S. stercoraria, but the color is quite off. Anyway any idea as to the identity of this little rascal?

www.gardensafari.net/temp/diptera_sp_ps6_0383_schoon.jpg
Edited by gardensafarinl on 14-10-2006 21:25

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-10-2006 08:41
#2
I agree with you, it is female of S. stercoraria, this species is very variable.
Nikita

Posted by gardensafarinl on 15-10-2006 08:55
#3
Thanks a lot indeed! My mind is settled now Smile